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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 687.98 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 687.98 and 274.48 is: 378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 687.98 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/687.98 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 687.98 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 188,836.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,836.75/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.78

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